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another shelter thread
I am looking for a shelter for my wife and I. She is not really into the bivy tarp combo, but we are still looking for the lightest shelter possible. We will...
Light Packs for 11-year-olds
they carried their packs, a sub kilo sleeping bag, change of clothes, ground pads, water bottles. no idea what that adds up to, but it was around 10-12 pounds (he had ot...
attaching polycro to .75ish oz ripstop??
I saw some ultralight/ultracheap posts and thought about making a bivy. I have like 7 polycro ground cloths around, and 8 yards of .75 oz plain ripstop nylon I was going to...
A Treatment for Silnylon Tent Floors
A question that comes up frequently on backpacking forums is how to deal with the three primary problems associated with silnylon tent floors and ground cloths: slipperiness, low water resistance and poor...
Different Tyveks. Preferences?
So, it may be that we just go out and buy a big roll of Tyvek, to meet various needs for our Scout Troop, such as footprints for patrol tents, personal ground...
tent stakes
We intend on using the Philmont tents when we go this summer and looking through the gear list provided by Philmont it says that the crew is responsible for tent pegs and...
Skyscape X
Is the Six Moon Designs Cuben fiber Skyscape X tent (at about 16 0z.) considered SUL or "merely" UL? P.S. I do realize that there are far lighter Cuben tarps out there...
4 Mil Polycro Tarp Material in Green; 20'X100'
http://www.bigshrink.com/dr-shrink-shrink-wrap-roll-20-100-4-wci I don't want to shoot myself in the foot, since I'm sure I'll have some left over to sell on BPL; but here is a link for a ton of lightweight...
Dog shelter–Oware Pyramid vs MLD Supermid
I think I finally settled on what type of shelter to get for use with my girlfriend and our dog--a pyramid with netting sewn around the sides. It should give us all...
Dog shelter–Oware Pyramid vs MLD Supermid
I think I finally settled on what type of shelter to get for use with my girlfriend and our dog--a pyramid with netting sewn around the sides. It should give us all...
TiGoat Small Wifi stove impressions
Edward, how big is your tipi? What size do you want to go to? I completely agree about having a vapor barrier on the ground, enormous amounts of moisture can come out...
Green backpacking choices
I’m working on cutting down a bit more on weight (both in my pack and on my person!) and skimming through the forums for ideas. As I’m doing that, I’m finding that...
Zpacks Splash Bivy - experience?
I'm considering a bivy for use with a quilt to keep drafts out and as splash protection under a tarp or trailstar. I am drawn to a good deep bath-tub as ground...
unloading tyvek
Ended up with way too much tyvek used for prototyping and pattern building. It is taking up space, and I thought I might feed it to the wolves. I have around 40...
What to do with…
I was cleaning out the basement and found 14 yrds of 60" wide 1.9 oz Urethane Coated Polyester Ripstop. One idea I had... use it as the bottom of a couple of...
was looking for SUL options for a change up from my eVENT bivy
I've been using a MLD eVENY bivy for my running/fast packing adventures; packs small, easy to setup (roll it out :) ), pretty lightweight @ 14.8 oz (Large), but always looking for...
Anyone used the same piece of cuben gear for more than one thru-hike?
I don't mind spending money on gear but I want it to last. I am thinking of investing in the Hammock Gear Standard Cuben Fiber Tarp with doors for my upcoming AT...
Bivy idea – your feedback requested
I was wondering if I could make a bivy with a Gossamer Gear polychro groundsheet bottom sewn or bonded to a Momentum top and hood. The polychro would be lighter and less...
Exaggerated pack weights????
Okay, here is a pet peeve on mine - maybe someone can shoot me down and straighten me out. How is it that on a 6 day WestCoast Trail trip I had...
Bivy Help Needed
I am needing help choosing a bivy. My setup is a neoair Xtherm and a quilt or bag, and I sleep under a MLD Grace Duo tarp. I expect to be sleeping...
